The mistake that British General Charles Cornwallis made that ultimately caused his defeat was "He retreated to Yorktown where he was trapped." This retreat left his forces isolated and vulnerable, ultimately leading to his surrender to the combined American and French forces in October 1781.
What was the mistake British General Charles Cornwallis made that ultimately caused his defeat?(1 point) Responses He retreated to Yorktown where he was trapped. He retreated to Yorktown where he was trapped. He failed to listen to Benedict Arnold who informed him of key information about the Americans. He failed to listen to Benedict Arnold who informed him of key information about the Americans. He failed to cut off supply routes to the Carolinas. He failed to cut off supply routes to the Carolinas. He miscalculated the strength of the Continental Army in Charlottesville, VA
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